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Old Feb 13, 2005 | 11:09 AM
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Hey guys, i got a little problem here. Sometimes when i get on the gas in my truck, the motor hesitates for a couple seconds. It like sputters almost. I've noticed it that past coupld times that i've gotten on the gas hard. I have put a cold air intake on it, do you think that it could be running a little lean? Especially up here in New Hampshire with the air so cold this time of year? I've put a can of fuel injector cleaner in the tank, and that seems to work a little, although not very noticable.

anything and everyting is greatly appreciated

Thanks guys,
Garrett
 
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Old Feb 13, 2005 | 03:31 PM
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I have put a cold air intake on it, do you think that it could be running a little lean?
I would check all the connections and make sure its not a leak in the intake tube or a loose vacum line.
 
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Old Feb 13, 2005 | 08:51 PM
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Also try cleaning the MAF sensor.
 
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Old Feb 15, 2005 | 10:29 PM
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I also experience the same problem with my 4.2V6. Can this be caused by faulty spark plug wires?
 
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Old Feb 16, 2005 | 12:56 AM
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Usually bad plug wires will give you a misfire which feels like a buck or jerk. When I think of a hesitation I think of pressing the gas pedal and it doesn't respond. It takes some time, hesitates, before it goes.
 
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Old Feb 16, 2005 | 10:17 PM
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I encounter some problems running between 55 - 60 mph. I feel that my engine suddenly sputter and when I press the gas pedal, it disappears. I just changed my fuel filter last September.
 
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